Foul Territory

Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)

(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.

(7:48) Who’s hot and who’s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.

(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!

(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Welcome to the show, Konnor Griffin! The Pirates promote MLB’s top prospect. (top of show)

(14:04) Paul Skenes had a bounce back performance.

(15:44) Phillies rookie Justin Crawford had the walk-off knock yesterday to cap off the comeback.

(18:18) Matt Chapman had some words for Casey Schmitt after an error. It’s all about competitiveness.

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(32:17) The Yankees pitching staff DOMINATED in the Mariners series.

(34:36) History made yesterday: The first game that ended on an ABS challenge.

(37:13) Francisco Lindor made a few mistakes in the series finisher v. the Cardinals. Manager Carlos Mendoza took the blame for some of it.

(39:48) Jeremy Peña grabbed the microphone from Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome in a hilarious postgame interview moment.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Friar Territory co-host Darren Smith joins us to discuss the current state of the Padres. He breaks down how the team and manager Craig Stammen can turn things around, the team’s strategy for ABS challenges, and provides an update on the sale of the team.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joined FT to discuss Shohei Ohtani’s potential Cy Young case, how the new additions are acclimating, and why the Dodgers are limiting their ABS challenges.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Pirates are reportedly deep into negotiations with Konnor Griffin on a long-term deal. (top of show) What is holding it back?

(11:17) Phillies rookie Andrew Painter had a sensational MLB debut.

(17:07) Umpire Mark Wegner made a crucial error in the Red Sox–Astros game. Also, Triston Casas had a setback and will be “shut down for a while.”

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(25:49) C.B. Bucknor missed another obvious call. His rough week continued, as he was struck in the face mask by a foul ball and left the game earlier today. We hope everything is ok with C.B.

(36:34) Is A's catcher Shea Langeliers playing himself into a contract extension or is he pricing himself out of the range the A's would go for?

(39:00) D’backs rookie Jose Fernandez had an epic debut performance.

(42:02) Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's oldest son's travel ball team pulled off a hilarious stunt with their gear at the game.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Legendary MLB umpire Joe West joins FT to talk about his feelings on the ABS challenge system. He also spoke about how replay helped interactions with players, and much more.

(22:36) With the FT crew, we climbed into an article on optimism/pessimism fan surveys for every MLB team. Why do Yankee fans and White Sox fans have similar numbers? It’s all relative.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal hits the contract extensions for Colt Emerson and Cooper Pratt before wondering which young player/prospect will sign a deal next. We also asked him about Gunnar Henderson extension thoughts, ABS entertainment value and opening week overreactions.

(17:51) FT Resident GM Jim Bowden also shared his thoughts about the latest extensions and what that means for Konnor Griffin’s market. The GM Territory host spoke on which rookies have impressed so far, why the Pirates should have taken the reported deal from the Yankees for Paul Skenes, and Tony Vitello’s Giants' tenure so far.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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AJ is back from his Atlanta trip and tells us what he saw from the Braves and Royals.

(01:35) Colt Emerson is the latest player to sign an extension without having played in the big leagues yet. We also cover the Brewers extending prospect Cooper Pratt.

(15:30) AJ says ABS should have a 3D strike zone vs. the current 2D look. Should it?

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(17:14) MLB rule changes are a win.

(19:16) Is it too early to be concerned about the Red Sox? Also, pitching shined on Monday night.

(32:35) Cody Ponce’s injury is tough.

(35:11) JD Martinez is back in baseball with a new role.

Hosts: AJ, EK, SB

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He has a FIRE new entrance song this year. Padres closer Mason Miller joins FT to explain the story behind it. He also shares his thoughts on the ABS challenge system from a pitcher’s perspective and reflects on his feelings about the WBC.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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Was the Edwin Diaz entrance music well received? We ask The Athletic reporter and Dodgers Territory co-host Katie Woo, who hits key takeaways on the start to the season in LA. She also breaks down how Roki Sasaki can improve, why Will Smith is a clutch monster, and Kyle Tucker’s first impressions in Dodger blue.

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(15:52) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter and Brewer Territory co-host Curt Hogg joins FT to recap a dominant start to the season for the Brewers. He also updates us on injuries to Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio.

Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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